Oh the HORROR, is right!!! I would be in a full-blown panic .

I've had a TON of different coffee makers over the years. Sometimes 3 or so at a time . I love my coffee. My favorite is the Bunn. My second choice is Cuisinart, my current coffee maker. I got it reconditioned from Amazon and saved a few dollars. I haven't had any problems with it during the four years I've had at.

Good luck, K! You have my sympathies .